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- 3.75
- 4 ratings
- Last updated
- September 24, 2026
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- 1.5.0
- Launched
- April 2026
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- Free
- App size
- 41.3 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
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About LocalWhisper
LocalWhisper is a productivity app developed by Kevin Mok.
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LocalWhisper is rated 3.75 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4 ratings.
App Information
LocalWhisper is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 41.28 MB. The latest version available is 1.5.0. The last update was on September 24, 2026.
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The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since April 2026.
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Speech-to-text that runs entirely on your iPhone. No subscription. No cloud. No word limits. Pay once, dictate forever.
LocalWhisper is a dictation keyboard powered by Whisper AI. Your voice is transcribed on-device and never uploaded anywhere. Optional AI cleanup polishes grammar and punctuation — also on-device.
Why pay monthly to transcribe your own voice? LocalWhisper's free tier has no word limit and works completely offline. Want even better accuracy? A single one-time purchase — less than the price of a coffee — unlocks our most powerful models. Forever. No trials, no renewals, no surprises.
WHY GO LOCAL?
Every time you dictate into a cloud-based keyboard, your voice is uploaded, processed, and stored on someone else's server. Passwords, private messages, medical notes, journal entries — all of it.
LocalWhisper takes a different approach. The AI runs on your device. Your audio is processed in memory, used for transcription, and immediately discarded. There is nothing to hack, nothing to leak, and nothing to sell. Your words never leave your phone.
HOLD TO RECORD. SLIDE TO CONTROL.
Long-press the mic to record. Release to transcribe. Slide right to lock recording for hands-free dictation. Slide left to discard. It feels natural from the first use.
Made a mistake? Undo the last dictation within 30 seconds. Need to tweak the wording? Edit your transcription before it is inserted. Changed your mind? Cancel mid-transcription. You are always in control.
THREE WAYS TO TRANSCRIBE
Free — A capable Whisper model, bundled and ready to go. Works offline with no purchase needed and no word limit. Genuinely useful for everyday notes, messages, and quick dictation.
Pro — For the price of a coffee, unlock Apple Neural Engine acceleration. Choose from models up to Large v3 for faster, more accurate transcription. One-time purchase. No subscription. Yours forever.
Server — Connect to your own Whisper server running on your Mac, home lab, or anywhere reachable over Tailscale or your local network. Run the largest models on your own hardware with zero compromise on privacy or accuracy.
AI-POWERED ENHANCEMENT
Connect your own LLM (Ollama, Groq, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint) for automatic grammar and punctuation cleanup. Run inference locally on your Mac over Tailscale — no cloud required. Choose a style that fits you: General, Developer, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, or Royal.
BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEIR TOOLS
- Custom phrase keys — configurable shortcuts for punctuation, symbols, and cursor movement
- User dictionary — set find-and-replace rules so your terminology is always correct
- Live status display — see your provider, model, and latency at a glance
- Refined dark theme with fluid animations — a keyboard you will actually enjoy using
PRIVACY IS THE ARCHITECTURE
LocalWhisper collects no data whatsoever. No accounts. No analytics. No telemetry. The App Privacy label reads "Data Not Collected" because that is the literal truth.
GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE
1. Download LocalWhisper
2. Open Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add LocalWhisper
3. Enable Allow Full Access (required for local app communication only — no data leaves your device)
4. Switch to the LocalWhisper keyboard in any app
5. Hold the mic and speak
Free to download. Free to use. No subscription, no ads, no word limits. Upgrade once if you want the best — it costs less than a morning coffee.
LocalWhisper is a dictation keyboard powered by Whisper AI. Your voice is transcribed on-device and never uploaded anywhere. Optional AI cleanup polishes grammar and punctuation — also on-device.
Why pay monthly to transcribe your own voice? LocalWhisper's free tier has no word limit and works completely offline. Want even better accuracy? A single one-time purchase — less than the price of a coffee — unlocks our most powerful models. Forever. No trials, no renewals, no surprises.
WHY GO LOCAL?
Every time you dictate into a cloud-based keyboard, your voice is uploaded, processed, and stored on someone else's server. Passwords, private messages, medical notes, journal entries — all of it.
LocalWhisper takes a different approach. The AI runs on your device. Your audio is processed in memory, used for transcription, and immediately discarded. There is nothing to hack, nothing to leak, and nothing to sell. Your words never leave your phone.
HOLD TO RECORD. SLIDE TO CONTROL.
Long-press the mic to record. Release to transcribe. Slide right to lock recording for hands-free dictation. Slide left to discard. It feels natural from the first use.
Made a mistake? Undo the last dictation within 30 seconds. Need to tweak the wording? Edit your transcription before it is inserted. Changed your mind? Cancel mid-transcription. You are always in control.
THREE WAYS TO TRANSCRIBE
Free — A capable Whisper model, bundled and ready to go. Works offline with no purchase needed and no word limit. Genuinely useful for everyday notes, messages, and quick dictation.
Pro — For the price of a coffee, unlock Apple Neural Engine acceleration. Choose from models up to Large v3 for faster, more accurate transcription. One-time purchase. No subscription. Yours forever.
Server — Connect to your own Whisper server running on your Mac, home lab, or anywhere reachable over Tailscale or your local network. Run the largest models on your own hardware with zero compromise on privacy or accuracy.
AI-POWERED ENHANCEMENT
Connect your own LLM (Ollama, Groq, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint) for automatic grammar and punctuation cleanup. Run inference locally on your Mac over Tailscale — no cloud required. Choose a style that fits you: General, Developer, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, or Royal.
BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEIR TOOLS
- Custom phrase keys — configurable shortcuts for punctuation, symbols, and cursor movement
- User dictionary — set find-and-replace rules so your terminology is always correct
- Live status display — see your provider, model, and latency at a glance
- Refined dark theme with fluid animations — a keyboard you will actually enjoy using
PRIVACY IS THE ARCHITECTURE
LocalWhisper collects no data whatsoever. No accounts. No analytics. No telemetry. The App Privacy label reads "Data Not Collected" because that is the literal truth.
GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE
1. Download LocalWhisper
2. Open Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add LocalWhisper
3. Enable Allow Full Access (required for local app communication only — no data leaves your device)
4. Switch to the LocalWhisper keyboard in any app
5. Hold the mic and speak
Free to download. Free to use. No subscription, no ads, no word limits. Upgrade once if you want the best — it costs less than a morning coffee.